United Airlines

United Airlines fly daily from London Heathrow to a huge number of our featured ski resorts in the USA. In a few cases the gateway flight will be direct however in most cases there will be a stop in Chicago, New York or Washington.

When travelling United Airlines you have the choice of the following cabins:

United First
  • Individual United First Suite pod seat
  • Menus featuring choice of four entrees including local cuisine where available
  • Seasonal specialty cocktails, international wines, desserts, fruits, cheeses and Starbucks coffee
  • Choice of breakfast and wake up times
  • Express Dine meal available on evening flights after 4 p.m.
  • Personal video player with a selection of recent releases
  • Nine video channels featuring seven movie and two short-subject channels.
  • Up to 19 channels of audio programming.
  • Additional flight tracking channel is offered
  • Noise-reducing headsets
 
United Business
  • Fully flat bed seats with lumbar support and leg rests
  • Access to United Red Carpet ClubSM on day of departure
  • Priority boarding
  • Priority baggage handling
  • Menus featuring choice of three entrees including local cuisine where available
  • Express Dine meal service available on evening flights after 6 p.m.
  • Premium wines, ports, liqueurs, desserts, fruits & cheeses, desserts and Starbucks® coffee
  • Nine video channels featuring seven movie and two short-subject channels
  • Up to 19 channels of audio programming is also included.
  • Additional flight tracking channel is offered
  • Noise-reducing headsets
 
 
United Economy
  • Complimentary video and audio on all flights
  • Seat back video screens on all international three-cabin 767 and 777 aircraft
  • Complimentary copy of HEMISPHERES magazine
  • Pillows and blankets
  • Complimentary meal service
  • Complimentary soft drinks, juices, tea and Starbucks® coffee
 

Check-in online

To check in online, please visit www.unitedairlines.co.uk. You will enter your United Airlines reference number which will have been provided and the surname of the lead passenger. Online check-in opens 24 hours prior to flight departure.

Which terminal?

Departing from/via:

Aberdeen Main Terminal
Belfast Main Terminal
Birmingham Main Terminal
Edinburgh Main Terminal
Glasgow Main Terminal
London Heathrow Terminal 1
Manchester Terminal 3
Newcastle Main Terminal

Baggage

You are entitled to a free baggage allowance, which will vary depending on which class of travel and ticket type you book. You can take extra bags with you for a charge and save money when you pay online before you fly.

> Information on United Airlines baggage policy.

If you require any further information on United Airlines and Ski Independence holidays, or to discuss your holiday plans, please call the reservation team on 0131 243 8097 for ski related enquiries.